[Locke]

Alright, finally finished watching the whole thing.

Everton have a legitimate complaint, that red card was totally bogus. The thing that I dont understand is that Atkinson was right there, he couldnt have been more than a yard away. I dont understand that.

Other than that, not a magnificent game. 3 points, a win is a win and to hell with Everton and all that, Liverpool were still not looking good.

If I could sum my concerns up in a word it would be 'slow.'

Slow ball movement, little pace from the midfield and forwards, slow development of the play. Really, the game turned once Stevie and Bellamy showed up to inject a little passion into the team.

Long, looping slow crosses in the air, very slow movement from Adam in particular. It just isnt clicking yet.

I will say that Suarez has to chill. I love the passion but the theatrics have to stop. He either goes down in agony at slight contact or he flies into a rage at either the referee if a call doesnt go his way, but also at his own teammates. There were a few times where a ball wasnt very good or a cross was bad or no one picked him out in the attack and hes freaking out on his own teammates. Kenny's got to get a grip on this kid.

Carroll still not looking good for most of the match, but it was one of his better games. The guy is a beast, you can see that the CBs both working together have a hard time containing him, so he is making progress. If he keeps this up he should be much better very soon.

I think Craig Bellamy is going to be starting more games for this squad, that guy has serious passion when he plays, I really liked his contribution today. Cagey old veteran that still has pace to burn.

Still, a lot of room for improvement, but I agree with Macca, work in progress and they have to find a way to up the tempo.

Also, anyone who tuned in, Macca really went off on Tevez, City and the whole fiasco going on there. I totally agree with him.